What’s Up WofA ~ Week of 07.12.2026
Note: These emails are sent weekly and include timely information and links, which may expire over time.
Now – August 4th
Virginia Primaries!
Early In-Person Voting is happening now! Please find your Early Voting location and/or your polling place HERE
EVENTS
Now – August 4th
Phonebank for VA-2 and VA-5
Help us call low‑turnout Democratic voters in two highly competitive Virginia districts. These are voters who can flip these seats. Voters who participate in the primary are far more likely to vote again in November, so every conversation has an outsized impact.
Join us and sign up to phonebank — it’s simple, powerful, and it matters. We hope it’s the start of something great.
Now – November
Join the Hands off Our Votes Movement with Indivisible!
By signing up you’ll get notified of key voting deadlines in your state, get updates on any threats to your voting rights and learn how to counter them, and be ready to mobilize in defense of your vote. You’ll also play an important role in rapid response moments whenever and wherever they try to pull those dirty tricks. We have tremendous power to protect our elections in 2026. Sign Up HERE
Tuesday, July 14th 7:00 – 8:00 PM CDT –
Registering Your Networks: Digital & Relational Voter Registrations
This training will explore how to effectively register voters online and via relational organizing.In recent years, Democrats have lost major ground in voter registration, particularly among young people and voters of color. At the same time, Republicans have invested heavily in partisan voter registration efforts. So this summer and fall, Democrats will be making a strong push to register those people who are likely to vote Democratic if registered. Sign up
Thursday, July 16th 7:00 – 8:00 PM CDT –
From Registration to Turnout: Building Long-Term Democratic Power –
Our final training will cover how to sustain relationships with new voters that you register to ensure they turn out to vote on Election Day for Democrats.
Friday, July 17th 8:00am – 10:00am
Sign Up for Some Good Trouble Visibility Corners & Metros – Arlington
Let’s get into some GOOD TROUBLE on Friday, July 17th, 8:00am – 10:00am!
Join WofA & Friends as we spread out along the Ballston–Rosslyn Metro Corridor to encourage civic participation and help voters get ready for upcoming elections.
We’ll have easy-to-use voter information pamphlets to hand out as we engage commuters at Metro stations and other busy locations throughout the corridor.
Fill out the form HERE –
We’ll be in touch with details after you sign up. Bring a friend (or two!) and please share this link with others who want to get into Good Trouble
Friday, July 24th 6:15pm – 8:00pm
Camp WofA ART Workshop led by a local artist Girasol O’Neil!
Create your own painted masterpiece during an evening of storytelling including by the artist about his own journey as a surrealist artist, art teacher, and human rights activist based in the DC Metro area. We are asking for a $10 donation to defray materials costs.
To reserve your spot, email Maria at [email protected].
August 21 – 23 Tysons, VA
Women’s Summit – 10th Anniversary with Indivisible Co-Founder Leah Greenberg!
Join us for the Network NoVA’s annual Women’s Summit! For a decade, the Women’s Summit has been the place where grassroots activists from Virginia and across the county have Powered Up, Fought Back, and Showed Up — and we’ve got the victories to prove it! Now it’s time to celebrate our victories, lift each other up, and get fired up for the next fight — because we are going ALL IN to WIN the midterms! More information HERE
Monday, August 31st 6:45pm – 7:45pm
WofA Membership Meeting
Join WofA and Friends as we return refreshed and invigorated from our Summer hiatus! Find out the latest on WofA’s plans for the Upcoming Elections; Voter Protection; Immigration Actions and more! Clarendon Presbyterian Church, 1305 N Jackson St, Arlington, VA 22201
Late August thru October
Knock Doors in Ohio for Sherrod Brown & David Pepper!
This summer and fall, the Arlington Dems and progressive partner groups across the DMV will be leading weekend road trips to Columbus, Ohio to knock doors. Ohio is back to being a swing state this year, and we’re going to help re-elect Sherrod Brown and take back the Senate, as well as making Amy Acton as Governor, David Pepper LG, and flipping the nearby Ohio 15th District. These trips are designed to be joyful, social, and open to folks of all levels of experience. We’ll be carpooling there and back, staying with volunteer hosts, meeting for a group dinner, and meeting lots of voters who are sick of the madness. More Info & Sign Up HERE
IMMIGRATION
Support our Immigrant Communities Training
The New Virginia Majority (NVM) Solidarity Committee connects Virginia residents with citizenship or documentation privileges who want to support immigrant communities with meaningful action opportunities. First, you fill out this form so you can be safely vetted, then you will be given sign-up links to trainings
WofA’s Bystander Guide & Zine
WofA has produced an excellent video and zine that act as a bystander’s guide for our community allies here in northern Virginia. This video is NOT intended to be legal advice.
- Watch Neighbors Helping Neighbors: A Bystander’s Guide for Allies
- Print and Share the Accompanying Zine Here (print double-sided at 100%): Link HERE
- Please see our immigration page on our website for more information and resources HERE
Mutual Aid
An important part of caring for our immigrant neighbors is ensuring they have the resources necessary to survive. We have several mutual aid requests that have come through trusted partners.
- When Rosalee was deported to her home country, she left behind four children with their dad. Her 4 year old misses her mom so much she has stopped eating. Help fund plane tickets for two of their children and a chaperone to reunite with their mom by donating at https://gofund.me/71aa612bb.
Over 50 Virginians who were racially profiled and kidnapped last week by local police and ICE in Greene County and the many in Culmore, Annandale and other parts of NoVa brutalized and abducted by ICE in Northern Virginia this weekend. Please donate to the three funds below:
- Support for NoVa families impacted by ICE abductions including groceries, legal help, and detention center commissary and phone funds (for all detainees not just NoVA) https://lacolectiva.org/liberation
- Support for Central Virginia families impacted by ICE abductions including groceries, legal help, and detention center commissary and phone funds (for all detainees). https://www.farmvilledvn.org/donate.
- Grocery card fund for Greene County area families who have lost their loved ones. https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=QFX5QZSKBYAF8
References and Resources to Learn More
A. Secondary sources (including WaPo) on recent ICE detentions in the DMV area
B. Document on the long history of inhumane treatment in Farmville, VA’s ICE Detention Center.
C. Analysis of the most recent federal ICE arrest and detention data
D. Government data released by ICE in response to FOIA request and processed by the Deportation Data Project
CALLS TO ACTION
Tell Congress: Reject the Trump-Netanyahu military partnership! Call your Senators and your Representative.
Tell Congress: Not an additional dime to fund Trump’s Iran war! Call your Senators and your Representative.
Urge Dems to oppose and stop Trump’s crypto corruption – say no to the CLARITY Act! Call and email. (THIS IS REALLY IMPORTANT– and Mark Warner is a concern so make sure he knows you are watching what he does!)
Vote with your Wallet
As a corporation, Hilton has repeatedly welcomed ICE agents to stay in their hotels, over the needs of their community-based managers, franchise owners, and employees. As you plan your summer travel, consider alternatives to the Hilton brand of hotels or ways you can reach out and directly let them know how you feel as a customer. Learn more and take action here.
WofA ACTIONS
WofA Community Chat
Request to Join a chat here:
Join WofA’s Visibility Brigade – Sun, Tues and Wed.
Join WofA’s Bridge Brigade! We’ll meet on an overpass near you, sharing timely and inspiring messages for the passing motorists below. Visibility Brigades is part of a nationwide movement to show everyday people that they are not alone in these unprecedented times. Please email Lisa to join the fun at [email protected]
Bridge Brigades are at the following times:
Sunday 3:00pm – 4:30 pm
Tuesday 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Wednesday 12:00pm -1:30pm
People Powered Choir – Rapid Response Choir NoVA Interest
We want to launch a longer-term people power choir depending on interest. No singing voice? No problem. Just come, have fun and remind our neighbors of what joy and kindness look like. Email Bob at: [email protected]
WofA’s Latest – From the People Podcast!
Intentional Progress with Julie Bolthouse – Listen HERE
RESOURCES
Indivisibles Virginia Monthly Newsletter
WofA Gear for Good Trouble Now Available!We have added long-sleeve shirts and sweatshirts for all your canvassing needs! Your purchase helps support our organization!Find the latest in WofA Resistance Gear and Accessories HERE
Spreadsheet of Current and Future Local Actions & Resistance Events
State Navigate Virginia Election Data and More
Shop Local List HEREIndivisible.orgIndivisible’s website has specific messages for you to communicate with your Senators and Representatives offices, and includes scripts and a form that will automatically connect your phone with their offices.PFLAG Connects Monthly Meetings times and more